8. Nick Marshall, QB, Auburn
If he can come back from the suspension and have the same success (and luck) that helped get Auburn to the National Championship game, Marshall will definitely be in the mix. The losses of Greg Robinson and Tre Mason will hurt the Tigers offense, but Marshall will be another year into the explosive offense and his comfort should help mitigate the damage done by losing Mason and Robinson.
7. T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama
T.J. Yeldon is one of the most talented running backs in the country on one of the most talented teams in the country. His biggest issue may not be the success of other players, rather it could be his own teammate that hurts his chances. If Derrick Henry plays like he did last year, he will siphon more carries/touches away from Yeldon and impact his chances greatly. If it weren’t for the talented Henry getting touches, Yeldon could be top 5 on this list no problem.
